Santa Clara Defeats TCU with Dominant Second-Half Run in Acrisure Invitational

Carlos Stewart Jr. led the Broncos with 18 points as Santa Clara pulled away late to secure a 69-52 victory in Palm Desert, California.

Santa Clara advanced to the next round of the Acrisure Invitational after defeating TCU 69-52 in the first-round matchup.
Carlos Stewart Jr. scored 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting, leading the Broncos' offensive efforts.
A decisive 24-3 second-half run turned a one-point deficit into a commanding 20-point lead for Santa Clara.
TCU struggled with shooting, going 1-for-17 from three-point range and missing 14 of 15 attempts during the pivotal stretch.
The Broncos will face the winner of Washington vs. Colorado State, while TCU will compete in the third-place game of the tournament.